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Date of release: 2017/10/19 16:26 • 865 times read
Erbil welcomes Abadi initiative and confirms its readiness for dialogue with Baghdad
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welcomed the Kurdistan Regional Government, on Thursday, the initiative of Prime Minister Haider Abadi, calling for dialogue on the outstanding issues between Baghdad and Erbil, in accordance with the Constitution, within the principles of partnership and consensus.
"The Kurdistan Regional Council of Ministers held today a meeting headed by Nigervan Barzani, head of the Kurdistan Regional Government, in the presence of his deputy Qubad Talabani, in Erbil, where he discussed the recent events in Kirkuk and the current situation of the city "He said. 
He pointed out that "the Council of Ministers of the Government of the Territory, welcomed during the meeting, the initiative of Haider Abadi, the Prime Minister of Iraq Federal Federal, to begin negotiations with the provincial government to resolve outstanding issues between the Kurdistan region and the federal government according to the Constitution, and within the principles of partnership and consensus. 
The statement added that "the territorial government, confirms its readiness to dialogue with the central government, and calls on the international community to contribute and help to foster dialogue between the two sides."
The Council called on the citizens of the Kurdistan region and government institutions to help their brothers displaced from Kirkuk and Tozormatu who were forced to leave their homes against the backdrop of recent events, stressing look forward and overcome [harsh circumstance] which passes by the region and the emphasis on unity and teamwork. " 
He noted the statement of the territorial Government that "Historical experience has shown that the will of the people of Kurdistan will not be defeated by weapons and military actions, and that the problems of Iraq will not be resolved in this way."
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Security Council Press Statement on Kirkuk

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President François Delattre (France):

The members of the Security Council expressed concern over recent reports of violence near the city of Kirkuk, Iraq.

Council members called on all sides to refrain from the threat and use of force, and to engage in constructive dialogue as a pathway to de-escalation and a means to preserve Iraqi unity while upholding the provisions of the Iraqi Constitution.

Council members reaffirmed their respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity of Iraq, as well as the importance of remaining focused on efforts to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh).  Council members likewise voiced their full support for United Nations efforts to facilitate dialogue between Iraqi stakeholders.

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5 hours ago, SocalDinar said:

I personally am behind the Kurds and have nothing but contempt for Baghdad. 

I luv the Kurds too S.D. As a community look at how they rallied behind Barzani! They are tough, loyal, and have purpose! Imagine how much they are going to love Abadi when they recognize that the piece of coal Barzani has been telling them Abadi is turns out to be a diamond ready to shine on them, given the chance!!!! 

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Abadi outlines the final line for the deployment of Iraqi forces

Abadi sets the final line for the deployment of Iraqi forces

 

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The commander of the armed forces, Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi forces not to reach the control of Arbil, after the spread in the direction of Elton Kubri 50 south of the capital of the Kurdistan Region. 

"The commander of the forces of Badr in the popular crowd Karim Nouri," Sayed Abadi ordered the military divisions deployed not to go or beyond the borders of the province of Kirkuk towards Arbil, 

adding that "Iraqi forces never plan to move towards the control of Arbil." 

The leadership of the Peshmerga forces in the province Kurdistan announced that the Iraqi forces attacked the Peshmerga in Elton Bridge - Barada - but the Kurdish forces confronted and destroyed more 10 vehicles Hummer and Abrams tank 

While the military information cell, said that the Iraqi forces deployed in the area of Elton Cobri in full.

 

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assured Erbil governor Nawzad Hadi, Friday, the people of the city as safe and non-threatening and dangerous to them, while pointing out that the communications continue to stop the military movements at the border of the area of Alton Kubri belonging to the province of Kirkuk. 

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Deputy: Constitution burned the referendum and return to Article 140 final

OCTOBER 20, 2017 | 11:11 AM
Deputy: Constitution burned the referendum and return to Article 140 final
Deputy: Constitution burned the referendum and return to Article 140 final
 

Baghdad / Baghdadiya News / ... Member of the House of Representatives Mansour al-Baiji, on Friday, that the Constitution burned the referendum and return to Article 140 final.

"Massoud Barzani is a cancer of the body of the country that must be eradicated completely and what happened in northern Iraq was the main reason for the most recent and he is the first official of what happened and he will get if he does not take all the legal measures against him," al-Baiji said in a press release. And the application of the law to him and the governor of Kirkuk article Necmettin Karim.

He called on the Iraqi judiciary and the public prosecution to prosecute the separatists in northern Iraq, headed by Barzani, and to try them for treason against the country because they sought to fabricate a major plot aimed at dividing our country and dividing it according to a US-led Zionist split plan led by Barzani, in addition to stirring up incitement against the federal army and other nationalities In the province of Kirkuk and other areas adjacent to them under the pretext of the disputed areas, which included through the acquisition of the so-called Article 140, which ended since 2007 and no longer exist permanently. "

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Al-Bayati: The supreme reference today set the road map for the post-Kirkuk phase

Date of release: 2017/10/20 14:31  104 times read
Al-Bayati: The supreme reference today set the road map for the post-Kirkuk phase
"The supreme religious authority today, through its generous invitation, has put points on the letters and defined the political path that should be followed by everyone in the post-Kirkuk period," said MP Abbas al-Bayati.
Al-Bayati said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it that the Supreme Benchmark identified "priorities and national tasks, which should be focused on the concerns of the government and parliament and political forces in various directions, which is the unity of Iraq and dialogue under the Constitution and constitutional rights equal to all Iraqis, To deal with and look at what has been achieved in the common areas - the conflict - with no bidding or speeches of fire or death revenge or commercial political electoral. 
Al-Bayati added that "the supreme religious authority praised the peaceful spread of the armed forces in all its forms in the common areas - the dispute over them - the Order of Ezz and pride on the chest of these heroic forces and its commander-in-chief the Prime Minister for his wisdom and good management of this sensitive file and dealing with this crisis with its usual calm, To be celebrated by all parties involved in the crisis. "
"Once again, the religious authority confirms its commitment to the rights of all of Iraq without exception, discrimination or favoritism, and that it is at a distance from all Iraqis and sees them as equal patriarchal views." 
Al-Bayati pointed out that "the call of reference today should be a guide and a road map to move towards a new national and political horizon of dealing and dealing between the political parties and settle their differences and move towards the interest of citizens and their rights and services." 
He added that "the reference call today is not limited to the federal government and the Kurds, but also the assertions on the need to address the concerns of their sons of the Sunni Arabs with regard to the return of displaced persons in common areas to their cities and homes and the rejection of sectarianism in dealing at all levels."
Al-Bayati added, "We are proud of this reference, which God gave us in this sensitive section of the history of Iraq, which was the lifeline of the rights of everyone and the civil peace and the integrity of the political process and the implementation of the Constitution and intervened in turns and times of crises. 
Al-Bayati said, "The Kurdish leaders should seize this golden opportunity and hasten to declare their position and not to miss this historical moment as it happened the previous time. We expect these leaders to respond to this sincere and fair national invitation to the supreme authority and put aside their tense positions and overcome the confusion in their ranks. , And rush to support the principles and principles put forward by the reference today in preparation for the next phase.
"We can only say thank you for the supreme reference to our people in all its sects and our long-term and long-term health, and that it will remain the stronghold of everyone and the tent in which all Iraqis in all their affiliations will remain and respond in response to their appeals and appeals."
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Governor of Arbil: The province is secure and what is happening along the borders of Kirkuk

OCTOBER 20, 2017 | 2:51 PM
Governor of Arbil: The province is secure and what is happening along the borders of Kirkuk
Governor of Arbil: The province is secure and what is happening along the borders of Kirkuk
 

BAGHDAD / The governor of Arbil, Nozad Hadi, confirmed on Friday that there is no danger to the province after fighting between the federal forces and Peshmerga in the area of Elton Kobri near the province and belonging to Kirkuk.

Hadi said in a press conference held in Erbil and attended by the correspondent / Baghdadiya News / "The defense of the borders of the province is an honor by the Peshmerga and reassure the people of the security of the city what happened today in Elton Kubri was the border of Kirkuk." 
"Today, there is a security or military risk to Irbil, which is the center of diplomatic missions, the displaced and the city of peace," he said. "Negotiation and dialogue is the best solution to solve the problems between the region and the center."

The joint operations command announced the imposition of federal forces control of the area of Alton Kobri of Kirkuk and on the southern outskirts of Arbil, after the withdrawal of the Peshmerga, and sources indicated the existence of battles between the two forces.

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First Published: 2017-10-20

 

Iraqi oil officials regain their positions in Kirkuk

 

Iraqi forces' control of Kirkuk gives Iraqi oil workers the chance to return to their refineries after being driven out by Kurdish forces three years ago.

 

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KIRKUK (Iraq) - Three years after being driven out by the Kurds, Iraqi oil workers have returned to their positions, which Iraqi troops have restored as they inspect facilities waiting for the green light to resume pumping, refining and transporting oil and gas.

These employees, who have been working for nearly three years in the Bei Hassan and Havana oilfields or in refineries and surrounding facilities, received orders from their administration not to come to the refineries and stay at the headquarters of the State Oil Corporation in Kirkuk.

Iraqi forces have redeployed in recent days in the oil-rich province of Kirkuk, which was dominated by the Kurdish Peshmerga forces in 2014 amid the chaos that resulted from the attack organized by the great Islamic state at the time.

The staff are returning for the first time since then to their refineries, where the FPC personnel are again stationed, and some of them are also firefighters who had to leave during that period.

Very limited damage

On the paved roads surrounding the refinery and its facilities, a group of employees of the North Oil Company are conducting an "administrative inventory to assess the condition of the equipment," one of them said.

Inside each station, technicians assess almost invisible damage, except for a spherical oil tank that has been stripped off. Production did not stop during the presence of the Kurds here.

A source in the North Oil Company, requesting anonymity, that "it is hoped to resume production on Saturday evening or Sunday morning."

"The process will initially be pilot operation and processing of domestic refineries and gas production plants, and the initial production could reach 50 thousand barrels per day," he said.

This figure is small compared to the huge Kirkuk field that the Kurds relied on to ensure the continuity of the state they dream of creating. On September 25, the Kurds said a big "yes" in the referendum on the independence of the territory, which was rejected by Baghdad.

When production is resumed normally, it will be possible to produce 340,000 barrels per day from the six fields recovered from the Peshmerga.

But the official at the North Oil Company pointed out that the problem is not in the resumption of production, but in the process of "pumping to the Turkish port of Ceyhan."

Since the 1980s, Iraq has been exporting black gold through a 970-kilometer pipeline linking Kirkuk and Bihan through the Fishkhabur border crossing.

Until the entry of the Islamic State Organization in 2014, the pipeline was transporting between 250 and 400,000 barrels per day. In 2014, the organization controlled almost all of the surrounding land.

The important parts were only recently taken over when Iraqi forces drove out the Irgun, Baiji, Mosul and Peshmerga from Kirkuk and Qayara.

Although government forces were able to reach Vishkabur again, the fighting and looting by the jihadists left the pipeline out of service.

The official explains that the reforms "need several months." Experts say it takes two years to get the right pieces, manufactured exclusively abroad.

Invitation to foreign companies

Baghdad, suffering from falling crude prices and its main source of income, has called on BP to "take the necessary measures as soon as possible to develop Kirkuk's oil infrastructure."

The British company stopped its research in Baba Karkar, the oldest oil fields in Iraq, which is discovered in 1927, and in Havana, after the Peshmerga control.

Baghdad has criticized the agreement signed between Russian oil giant "Rosneft" with the Kurdish authorities, which is worth 400 million dollars, without naming it, warning all foreign oil companies from contracting or agreement with any party within the country without reference to the federal government.

In Kirkuk, Iraqi armored vehicles are stationed in the vicinity of oil installations to secure them. The barriers and defenses put by Peshmerga fighters are still in place.

For those who know that they live on a floating oil province, these oil fields are far from being a blessing, saying, "Without them, everyone would have left Kirkuk safely."

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First Published: 2017-10-19

 

Isolation is pushing Erbil to talk to Baghdad

 

The Kurdistan Regional Government welcomes the invitation of Haider Abadi to resolve differences under the Iraqi constitution without accepting the cancellation of the referendum on secession.

 

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Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Thursday welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi's initiative to resolve disputes based on the constitution.

In a statement issued by the provincial government after a meeting of the Council of Ministers headed by Najran Barzani in Erbil, it was "dealt with the recent events in Kirkuk and the current situation of the city, the Council welcomed the initiative of Mr. Haidar Abadi, the Prime Minister of Iraq Federal Federal to begin negotiations with the Government of the Territory to resolve the issues The relationship between the Kurdistan region and the federal government according to the Constitution and within the principles of partnership and compatibility. "

Arbil expressed its readiness for dialogue with Baghdad. It also called on the international community to foster dialogue between the two sides.

"The historical experience has shown that the will of the people of Kurdistan will not be defeated by weapons and military actions and that the problems of Iraq will not be resolved in this way," the self-governing provincial government said on September 25.

Baghdad has taken punitive measures to isolate Iraqi Kurdistan following the referendum on secession. On Monday morning, Iraqi forces carried out a surprise and surprise military operation that restored full control of the oil-rich province of Kirkuk and other disputed areas that the Kurdish Peshmerga forces seized in 2014 following a sweeping attack on the Islamic state that took control of large parts of Iraq.

The provincial government does not have other options to get out of the crisis and end the isolation only to enter into a dialogue with the central government in Baghdad.

It seems that the punitive measures taken by the Iraqi government and Turkey and Iran, which included the closure of border crossings and suspension of flights to Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports, the closure of airspace with Kurdistan and the restoration of control of the oil areas, forced Erbil to submit to the conditions of Baghdad.

But the spokesman for the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Saadi Ahmed Perah, considered Thursday that the requirement of the federal government in Baghdad to cancel the results of the referendum held on 25 September, impossible and can not be implemented.

"The commander of the Iranian Quds Force, Qassem Soleimani, and the head of the Turkish intelligence service, Akan Fidan, played an important role in the process of Iraqi forces taking control of the province of Kirkuk," Ahmed Pira, a Kurd spokesman, was quoted as saying at a news conference in Erbil.

He explained that leaders of the Peshmerga of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan entered into an agreement to enter the popular mobilization and Iraqi forces to Kirkuk to spare people from killing and fighting.

In another development, the United Nations expressed concern Thursday about reports of forced displacement of civilians, mostly Kurds and the destruction and looting of their homes and their companies in northern Iraq.

The Assistance Mission of the Organization in Iraq, in a statement, "The United Nations urges the Government of Iraq to take all measures to stop any violations and ensure the protection of all civilians, and to prosecute the perpetrators of acts of violence, intimidation and forced displacement of civilians."

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Abadi sets the final line for the deployment of federal forces in Kirkuk

OCTOBER 20, 2017 | 2:03 PM
Abadi sets the final line for the deployment of federal forces in Kirkuk
Abadi sets the final line for the deployment of federal forces in Kirkuk
 

BAGHDAD / Baghdadiya News .. General commander of the armed forces Prime Minister Haider Abadi, on Friday, the federal forces deployed within the province of Kirkuk only after the control of the area of Elton Kobri near Arbil.

A source familiar with the statement / Baghdadiya News / "Abadi directed the federal forces not to reach the borders of Arbil and spread in Kirkuk only."

He added that "the units deployed in Elton Kubri is in the process of establishing its headquarters, after the withdrawal of Peshmerga forces from the region."

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Deputy reveals an agreement between Baghdad and Arbil, the presence of Iraqi forces in the "specific" areas of Kirkuk and according to what was in 2014

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(AKnews) - An agreement between Baghdad and Kurdistan on the withdrawal of local security forces from the disputed areas and the restriction of their presence on the areas where they were before the entry of Dahesh. 

"There is a recent agreement between the Kurdish government and the government of Baghdad regarding the withdrawal of security forces from the areas of Kirkuk and keeping them in areas where they were before 2014," Omar told the National News Center. 

Omar added that "the security forces will complete during the current period operations in Kirkuk and then will return directly to implement this agreement." 


Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced last week the launch of law enforcement operations in Kirkuk and disputed areas.

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France: We are working on a project in the Security Council to start dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil

SECTION: SLIDE NEWSOCTOBER 20, 2017 | 4:59 PM
France: We are working on a project in the Security Council to start dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil
France: We are working on a project in the Security Council to start dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil
 

Baghdad / Baghdadiya News .. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Laudrian, on Friday, the Iraqi government to respect all the legitimate rights of the Kurds, calling on the Kurdistan region to start a constitutional dialogue with Baghdad.

"We are working on presenting a draft resolution in the Security Council for the purpose of starting the dialogue between the Kurdistan region and the Iraqi government," Lordian said in a statement read by al-Baghdadiya News.

The French minister called on Iraq to "respect all the legitimate rights of the Kurds," and called on the Kurdistan Regional Government to "start a constitutional dialogue with Iraq."

 

http://www.albaghdadiyanews.com/?p=69258

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Israel is trying to rally global support to prevent the advance of Iraqi forces at the expense of the Kurds

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Israeli officials revealed on Friday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to mobilize world powers support to prevent the Iraqi Kurds suffered further setbacks with the loss of land in front of the Iraqi army.

"Netanyahu raised the issue in a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel last week and in another contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday," Israeli officials said. 
The officials added that "it was also raised in Netanyahu's contacts with France and that Israeli national security adviser Meir Ben Shabat addressed him in his conversation with officials of the US administration in Washington this week." 
"Israel has security interests in Kurdistan because of the proximity of the region from Tehran and Damascus to Israel's adversaries," said a Netanyahu government official, who declined to be named for the sensitivity of Israeli-Kurdish relations. 
"This is a strategic place," he said, adding that "
"It is important at the moment, to prevent an attack on the Kurds and to prevent the genocide of the Kurds and to prevent any harm to them and to their self-rule and their region, which is wanted by Turkey, Iran, Shiite forces at home and other forces in Iraq," Israeli intelligence minister Israel Katz told Tel Aviv Radio on Friday. As well as a part of the Iraqi government. " 
"The prime minister is in contact with the United States, Russia, Germany and France to stop harming the Kurds," Kats said. 
The United Nations has expressed concern over reports that civilians, mostly Kurds, have been pushed out of areas in northern Iraq that Iraqi forces have taken over and looted and destroyed their homes and commercial activities. 
Israel has maintained secret relations with the Kurds in the military, intelligence and trade since the sixties, with the absence of any public relations between them and the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Netanyahu's recent efforts focused on rallying support for Kurdish ambitions in Iraq, which has increased the rapprochement between his central government and Iran, Israel's adversary. 
Israel is the only major party to recognize the Kurds' right to statehood, and analysts say it is partly because they consider the ethnic group, whose members are divided between Iraq, Turkey, Syria and Iran, to be isolated from common enemies. 
The Iraqi army regained control of the oil-rich region of Kirkuk this week after a referendum on Kurdish independence held on September 25 and rejected by Baghdad, a blow to the Kurdish quest for statehood.

 

https://www.alghadpress.com/news/Iraq-News/124291/AlghadPress

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Kurdish source: Nuri al-Maliki is allowed to peshmerga to extend for a share of oil smuggler

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Revealed a leader in the Kurdish National Union Party about a deal was the former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki had held with the President of the Kurdistan region Massoud Barzani, while planning for a second term in 2010

The Kurdish leader said that a secret agreement signed between Maliki and Barzani stipulates that Maliki get a percentage of Kurdish oil smuggled, and be a partner with the Barzani family in the proceeds of oil smuggling, either from Kirkuk or the region in exchange for allowing the expansion of the Peshmerga in the disputed areas, and that gave a pledge Barzani has joined Kirkuk in Kurdistan and turned a blind eye to the impoverishment of the main neighborhoods of the oil-rich city. 

The source pointed to leaks of a private dialogue between Barzani and Maliki in 2010, in which the latter said that the western region of Iraq does not mean much, and that he is sure that Anbar, Nineveh, Diyala and Kirkuk will not be under the control of Baghdad, and that he is willing to give up those areas, To choose any area to be included in Kurdistan in exchange for the Kurds support Maliki in keeping him at the head of the executive authority in Iraq,

A leader in the National Alliance said that Maliki is in a state of hysteria because of political gains achieved by Abadi, and that he was disappointed with any victory in the upcoming elections due to the broad popularity of Abadi as a result of his skill in dealing with the referendum crisis and his success in restoring the disputed areas, Without armed clashes with the Peshmerga.

The source, who preferred to keep his name to avoid embarrassment, that Maliki continues contacts with Iranian leaders in search of an opportunity to restore some of the presence in the Iraqi Shiite circles, seeking the leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his adviser Qassem Soleimani support in the upcoming elections, The existence of an international conspiracy to postpone the elections and keep Abbadi two more years in office.

The source said Maliki asked Kassim Soleimani if Iran would continue to support Abadi and provide a basket of gains to the Iraqi prime minister to ensure his political future? How is Iran's support for Abadi balanced with Turkish and American supportSulaimani replied: "Ebadi managed the crisis with the mentality of the state man and achieved a rare state of balance between all parties, and he deserves all of their support."

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13 minutes ago, yota691 said:

The Kurdish leader said that a secret agreement signed between Maliki and Barzani stipulates that Maliki get a percentage of Kurdish oil smuggled, and be a partner with the Barzani family in the proceeds of oil smuggling, either from Kirkuk or the region in exchange for allowing the expansion of the Peshmerga in the disputed areas, and that gave a pledge Barzani has joined Kirkuk in Kurdistan and turned a blind eye to the impoverishment of the main neighborhoods of the oil-rich city. 

 

Can we nail this SOB to the wall now?

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Iraq Kurds: Army claims full control of Kirkuk province


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Image captionKurdish fighters are moving into the area

Iraqi forces say they have now wrested control of all areas of Kirkuk province from Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, following fierce fighting.

 

They say they have retaken Alton Kupri, the last Kurdish-held area. There has been no Kurdish confirmation.

 

A BBC correspondent at the scene witnessed rocket, artillery and machine-gun fire.

 

Iraqi forces have this week taken over swathes of territory held by the Kurds since 2014.

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Army and allied militia launched an operation which saw Kurdish forces pushed back into the officially recognised autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).

 

The oil-rich province of Kirkuk, which includes ethnically mixed Kirkuk city, is claimed by both the central government in Baghdad and the KRI.

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered military action after the Kurdish government held a referendum which overwhelmingly backed independence . Mr Abadi had declared the vote illegitimate.

 

An Iraqi military spokesman said counter-terrorism and federal police forces, as well as Iranian-backed militia, had advanced on Alton Kupri at 07:30 (04:30 GMT).

Image copyrightAFPKurdish security forces at a checkpoint in Altun Kupri (16/10/17)
Image captionAltun Kupri was the last area in Kirkuk province held by Kurdish forces, seen here earlier this week

The BBC's Richard Galpin, who was at a checkpoint in the area, says there was a "major outbreak of fighting" with large numbers of military vehicles and soldiers heading to the scene.

 

The town, known as Perde in Kurdish, lies on the northern edge of Kirkuk province, about 50km (30 miles) south of the Kurdish capital, Irbil.

Image copyrightAFPA fighter loyal to the Iraqi government aims his rifle in the Alton Kupri area, 20 October
Image captionFighters loyal to the Iraqi government could be seen in the Alton Kupri area on Friday

The latest action comes a day after an Iraqicourt ordered the arrest of Kurdistan's vice-president for calling troops sent to Kirkuk this week "occupying forces".

 

Peshmerga forces had controlled much of the province since 2014, when Islamic State militants swept across northern Iraq and the army collapsed.

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2 hours ago, yota691 said:

The Kurdish leader said that a secret agreement signed between Maliki and Barzani stipulates that Maliki get a percentage of Kurdish oil smuggled, and be a partner with the Barzani family in the proceeds of oil smuggling, either from Kirkuk or the region in exchange for allowing the expansion of the Peshmerga in the disputed areas, and that gave a pledge Barzani has joined Kirkuk in Kurdistan and turned a blind eye to the impoverishment of the main neighborhoods of the oil-rich city

 

Maybe this article is the pebble that starts the landslide. I would think this news to be nearly inflammatory where the "popular crowd" lead by Sadr would bring these miscreants to justice!

 

2 hours ago, yota691 said:

A leader in the National Alliance said that Maliki is in a state of hysteria because of political gains achieved by Abadi, and that he was disappointed with any victory in the upcoming elections due to the broad popularity of Abadi as a result of his skill in dealing with the referendum crisis and his success in restoring the disputed areas, Without armed clashes with the Peshmerga.

 

Well, that's Good News! Nouri al-Maliki in hysteria - and for Good Reason! I'd think Nouri al-Maliki would be concerned more about survival but, hey, here is a telling statement:

 

2 hours ago, yota691 said:

The source said Maliki asked Kassim Soleimani if Iran would continue to support system" rel="">support Abadi and provide a basket of gains to the Iraqi prime minister to ensure his political futureHow is Iran's support system" rel="">support for Abadi balanced with Turkish and American support system" rel="">support? Sulaimani replied: "Ebadi managed the crisis with the mentality of the state man and achieved a rare state of balance between all parties, and he deserves all of their support system" rel="">support."

 

Looks like Qasem Soleimani told Nouri al-Maliki, "Hey Loser, You really messed things up and now You are going to have to pay for it. Time for You to go pound sand now since sandals will soon be thrown at You and You will be buried in it. Good Bye!!!"

 

Yep. Good Times are nearly upon us!!!

 

Go Moola Nova!

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Law enforcement forces control the latest Kirkuk areas

   
 

 
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Raising the Iraqi flag on the port of Rabia .. The tribal crowd simplifies security in the area of 
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In the process of imposing security and law by our armed forces, the federal forces took control of the town of Alton Kubri, the last towns that were under control Kurdish forces in the province of Kirkuk, which is 50 kilometers from the city of Arbil and 35 kilometers northwest of the city of Kirkuk, at a time when our forces raised the Iraqi flag on the port of Rabia border with Syria and spread the forces of the tribal crowd security in the Wana district of Nineveh province after the withdrawal of the Peshmerga. 
The military information cell said in a statement Friday: "The pieces of the anti-terrorism and the federal police and the popular crowd redeployed and imposed security and order in the direction of Alton Kubri of Kirkuk province, and raised the Iraqi flag on the building area."
The federal forces stormed the area from two axes and the cell broadcast pictures of the joint forces as they roamed the streets of the town north of the city of Kirkuk and on the main road towards Erbil, thus our forces have recovered the last towns that were controlled by Peshmerga forces in the province of Kirkuk. 
The head of the media office of Prime Minister Haider Hamadeh said in a statement to Agence France Presse on Friday: "On the blessing of God began the process of security and the redeployment of our heroic forces in the area of Alton Kubri of the province of Kirkuk." 
He added, "They continue to redeploy and impose the federal authority." A security official confirmed that "the residents of the area welcomed the Iraqi forces with joy and joy, while the Peshmerga forces withdrew to the city of Arbil." Four battalions of counterterrorism, four regiments of the army and a brigade of federal police The ninth division and the strength of the popular crowd ».
He added that «the security of Kirkuk will be strengthened more after the security forces reached 
Alton Bridge». 

Rabia Oanh On 
the other hand, the federal forces raised the Iraqi flag over the Rabia border crossing with Syria west of the city of Mosul after the withdrawal of the Peshmerga forces from it, said Colonel Shihab Amir officer crossing the border correspondent «morning»: The «strength of the sixteenth band fifteenth and band federal police And the brigade 26 in the Iraqi army reached the Rabia border crossing and imposed control after the withdrawal of the Peshmerga forces »The officer added that« the Peshmerga forces transferred all military supplies from the crossing and did not remain anything there and that the Iraqi forces are now in coordination with the Syrian side to honor cooperation and organization For the work of security in the crossing », stressing that« soldiers raised the Iraqi flag over the crossing after they brought down the flag of the Kurdistan region ».  
On the situation in the area of Rabia, Amir pointed out that «the security situation is stable and that the Peshmerga forces still exist there», pointing out that «the military orders of the Iraqi forces are entering the area and subject to the authority of the federal state», and Amir that «areas that were administratively administered to the province Nineveh before 2003 and took control of the Kurdish forces; will now return under the control of Iraqi forces », noting that« the military forces duty to implement orders received from the federal authority ». 
In turn, the commander of the operations of Nineveh province, Emad al-Bayati, on Friday, the withdrawal of pieces of Peshmerga completely in the area of Wana 40 km northeast of 
Mosul.
Al-Bayati said in a statement to «morning»: «Formations of the 15th regiment in the tribal crowd received the security file in the area of Wana north of Mosul after the withdrawal of Peshmerga forces and Asayish of them», and al-Bayati, «The elements of the tribal crowd deployed with their weapons in the area, which represents a strategic location "The Peshmerga withdrew from the entire north-eastern axis of Mosul and no longer has any presence or responsibility in the region," he said.
He added that "the Peshmerga and Asayish factions withdrew from Zammar area northwest of Mosul and received pieces of the 71st Brigade in the 15th Division of the security file along with the local police stationed in the region while the same forces took control of the oil field (Ain Zalah) in the region after the full withdrawal of the Peshmerga from Zamar Northwest Mosul, "noting that" the Iraqi forces, consisting of a local and federal army and police is now running the security file in the dam of Mosul and Zammar district also after the return of its borders beyond 2003. 
Khanaqin A red line 
The Diyala provincial police command confirmed that no security forces had withdrawn from the Khanaqin district in the northeast of the province, while the security situation was under control and indicated that it would crack down on the rumormakers.
"Any security force has not withdrawn from the Khanaqin district," he said, adding that "what is being promoted is deliberate rumors aimed at stirring confusion and internal chaos." "The judicial center is spread by the local police forces and the typical battalion of the Diyala police. There is no other force, and joint patrols of Diyala and Khankin police have been conducted." 
He added that "Diyala police will take strict measures against the propagators of rumors," pointing out that "there is cooperation with the leaders of Khanaqin on various levels in order to enhance security and stability."
"The security of Khanaqin is a red line and we will not tolerate it and whoever tries to stir up confusion will face strict security measures according to the law," he said, adding that "the internal situation in Khanaqin is very stable and there is no fear." He called on residents not to listen to " The existing security forces are to protect them and extend the rule of law ». 

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Anbar provincial council member, Oulal Obaid, announced on Friday the completion of the service and logistic preparations for the battles to liberate the district of Rawa and the leader of the gangs, while he pointed to the completion of the security leaders of the military plans and waiting for "zero hour." Obaid said in a press statement: The liberation of Rawa and al-Qaim will be historic and decisive and the last areas of the existence of a preacher in the country after the Western Sahara », pointing out that« it will be a quick and easy battle despite the 
many challenges ».
"Most of the leaderships are present in these areas, but they are going through a breakdown of combat morale after their repeated defeats and loss of the territories that they controlled in Iraq and Syria," he said, revealing "local cooperation with the Syrian side in military and service matters." 
In addition, the military information cell announced on Friday, the killing of more than 10 terrorists from the organization «Daash», following the bombing of the air force near the border neighboring Syria. 
According to a statement of the cell received «morning» a copy of it, «Air Force launched air strikes resulted in the destruction of three cars carrying single weapons to organize« Dahesh »in the north of the Akashat area west of Anbar», adding that the cell "bombing killed more than 10 elements From the organization «Daqash», when the destruction of cars in the north of Akashat located between the provinces of Rutbah border with Jordan, and located next to Syria ».
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The Security Council and the European Union support a united Iraq

   
 

 
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Jaafari , the ambassadors of countries: Kirkuk for all Iraqis , and the exclusion or marginalization of any segment 
Baghdad / follow - up to the morning 
stressed Foreign Minister Ibrahim al - Jaafari, to enforce the law in Kirkuk did not target civilians, but aimed at achieving security and the maintenance of the land by the federal forces, while expressing the European Union and the countries Members of the Security Council for their support for the federal government's enforcement of the law and expressed its refusal to hold the referendum in the Kurdistan region, at a time welcomed the White House dialogue between the federal government and Erbil on the basis of the Constitution.
"Al-Jaafari met with the ambassadors of the European Union countries and the permanent members of the Security Council during the meeting. The meeting reviewed the security and political developments in Iraq and contributed to the reconstruction of Iraqi cities in the stage," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The next after the elimination of terrorism, and the repercussions of the referendum of Kurdistan ».
The statement quoted al-Jaafari as saying: "The world arena has not been lined up in history, as happened in the world countries stand by Iraq in its war against the terrorist gangs. We affirm the need for continued support of friendly countries to the Iraqi people and contribute to the reconstruction of Iraqi cities' infrastructure. Al-Jaafari added that «Iraq has faced a world war represented by the war against terrorists« urged »who targeted all continents of the world», adding «we did not get to the victories we have against terrorism if not the unity of the Iraqi people, and support friendly countries with air cover, All peoples of the world have the right to be proud of victory A world that Iraq has achieved in the face of the common terrorist threat. »

Al-Jaafari said: "We have been and continue to work to achieve security, stability and the road to reconstruction after the victory in the war against terrorism. But the issue of the Kurdistan referendum appeared on the Iraqi arena and undermined the efforts of all in the fight against terrorism despite the rejection of the United Nations, The League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. He pointed out that «the international community confirmed its rejection of the referendum of Kurdistan, promised a step is not legitimate, and does not contribute to support the security and stability of Iraq and the region, and all officials in the region acknowledged this rejection, but they insisted on it», pointing out that «the imposition of law by the Iraqi government , And its forces in Kirkuk did not target civilians, but it was aimed at achieving security, and the land occupied by the federal forces in accordance with the law, and the protection of citizens from all segments of society in Kirkuk ». Jaafari stressed that «Kirkuk for all Iraqis, an integral part of Iraq, and the right, but the duty of the government to extend security, and the maintenance of airports and government institutions», stressing that «Iraq today contribute to everyone and no siege, and not marginalization, A slice of society ". For their part, the ambassadors of the European Union countries and the permanent members of the Security Council reiterated their countries' reaffirmation of the unity and sovereignty of Iraq, expressing their rejection of the Kurdistan referendum and their regret for this measure. They commended the Iraqi government for the extension of security, the protection of civilians according to law, .

Security Council and the White House 
On the other hand, called the UN Security Council, Baghdad and Erbil to «constructive dialogue as a means to stop the escalation, and maintain Iraqi unity while adhering to the provisions of the Iraqi constitution». 
"It respects the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of Iraq, as well as the importance of focusing on efforts to defeat a supporter," the council said in a statement late Thursday. 
The statement stressed the «full support for the efforts of the United Nations to facilitate dialogue among Iraqi stakeholders». 
For his part, Brett MacGork, US special envoy to the International Alliance against «Da'sh», on Friday, welcomed the dialogue between Arbil and Baghdad on the basis of the Constitution. 
"He welcomes all the joint calls from Erbil and Baghdad to enter into negotiations and resolve all outstanding issues on the basis of the Iraqi constitution," McGourke said in a tweet on his official Twitter account. 

Turkish-Iranian meeting
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for the accountability of the outgoing regional president Massoud Barzani. Erdogan said in statements quoted by the Anatolia news agency on Friday that Barzani must be held accountable for his wrong practices. Ankara soon. 
For his part, said Turkish Prime Minister Ben Ali Yildirim: «What happened in northern Iraq stems from the personal ambitions of leaders in the region, who appear to be and continued in office is difficult», Yildirim told a joint news conference with Iranian Vice President Ishak Jahangiri on Friday , That «there is benefit from taking the necessary measures to prevent further damage to the people of the region during the next phase».
For his part, the First Vice-President of the Iranian President Ishaq Jahangiri said: "The referendum crisis was planned by foreign elements, especially Israel," noting that "this referendum was thwarted after the restoration of the areas occupied by the Daash," and promised the role of Turkey, especially after taking over the presidency of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Very in addressing the issues of the region. 
"The idea of harming the territorial integrity of Iraq is not worth mentioning, and the countries of the region, such as Turkey and Iran, have consistently declared their support and protection for Iraq's national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Iraqi government has been successful 
in this regard."
On the other hand, the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Bakr Bouzdag: All options to developments in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, is on the table of the Turkish government, and Bouzdag said in a press statement that «the steps to be submitted by Turkey towards the territory of northern Iraq, linked The developments there, and that Ankara has plans to respond to any new in the region ». 
"The region lost when it thought it would make new gains following the false referendum it held late last month," Bouzdag said, adding that " Turkey supports the assessment of the situation in the province of Kirkuk, within the framework of the territorial integrity of Iraq and the general constitutional order of the country ».
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Kurdistan agrees to stop clashes in disputed areas in coordination with Iraqi forces

 

 From 2017-10-21 at 09:28 (Baghdad time)

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The government of Kurdistan, on Saturday, welcomed the invitation of the US State Department for dialogue and stop the clashes in the disputed areas, confirming their consent to stop clashes in coordination with Iraqi forces and coalition forces.

"The US State Department issued a statement on behalf of the US government on Friday 20/10/2017 regarding the deterioration of the situation in the disputed areas and the military clashes between the Peshmerga forces and the Iraqi forces in Elton Kubri," the provincial government said in an official statement. The parties to the dialogue to stop the clashes that took place during the past days between the Peshmerga forces and Iraqi forces. "

And expressed Kurdistan, welcomed the "text of the statement of the US State Department, and also welcomes the immediate cessation of unrest and ongoing clashes between the Peshmerga forces and Iraqi forces in the disputed areas."

And confirmed its agreement, that "the cessation of clashes and the deterioration of the situation in coordination with the Iraqi forces and coalition forces."

The statement said that "the KRG welcomes and in order to resolve the problems, dialogue with Baghdad as soon as possible and within the framework of the Iraqi constitution and without any preconditions."

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